Table 3. Specific Factors Negatively Affecting Return to Play.

Reasons for not returning to play reported by high school and college freshmen through juniors. Factors will total >100% since subjects were asked to report any factor contributing to not returning to play.

Reasons for not Returning to Play	High School	College
Other Interests*	67%	75%
Fear	53%	50%
Physical Symptoms	20%	12%
Advice	13%	25%
Loss of speed or strength	13%	12%

^*Cumulative answer, including specific answers such as: Lost interest, Other sports interest, Other life interests (i.e., job, school, family, etc.), Other.